Gateway LT2115u 10.1-Inch White Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life

by Gateway

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 10.2 x 1 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0031M9SIE
• Item model number: LT2115u
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,277 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 4, 2010

Product Description

Color: White

Amazon.com Product Description

Gateway LT2115u: Mobile Freedom, Expressive Style

The ultra-portable design of the Gateway LT netbook is ideal for those on the move who need a quick, easy way to connect to the Internet and stay in touch with family and friends. Weighing less than 3 pounds, it features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display and an easy typing keyboard. The Gateway LT has a luxurious look with a high-polished finish, rounded edges, silver hinges and engraved metallic logo. Plus, its textured palm rest hides fingerprints and wears much better than glossy-finished palm rests--making it as durable as it is chic.

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Gateway LT model (LT2115u) in white provides up to 10 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday. Stay connected with friends and family via e-mail, IM or chat with upgraded 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified wireless networking. It also include Bluetooth 2.1+EDR capabilities for wirelessly connecting to cell phones and peripherals.

The media card reader makes transferring photos easy, and the larger 160 GB hard disk drive gives you extra storage for your images. It also features a multi-gesture touchpad that enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. It comes preinstalled with the familiar Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system.

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Key Features

The Gateway LT netbook in white.

The multi-gesture touchpad enables efficient one-handed data management.

• 10.1-inch high-brightness LED-backlit display delivers a 1024 x 600 resolution for less scrolling while searching the Internet and staying productive while traveling
• 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
• Up to 10 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
• 0.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
• Multi-gesture touchpad allows you to intuitively navigate WebPages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more by simply flicking, swirling and pinching your fingers.

• 160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with 64 MB onboard memory and up to 256 MB of shared system memory.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers, mice, and cell phones.
• Fast Ethernet (10/100)
• Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
• 3 USB ports
• VGA video output
• Stereo speakers
• Microsoft Window XP Home operating system (SP3)
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.76 pounds
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway LT2115u netbook, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation

It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and email); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 Trial; WildTangent Demo Games

Product Description

Gateway LT2115u Netbook comes with these specs: Intel Atom Processor N450, Windows XP Home (Service Pack 3), 10.1" WSVGA High Brightness LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset, 1024MB DDR2 667MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, 160GB SATA Hard Drive, Built-In Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), 10+ Hours of Battery Life, 2.76 lbs. | 1.25 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Norton Internet Security (60-day trial)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice 10.1" Netbook with Brilliant Screen, February 2, 2010

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A. Kashif "AWK" (Somewhere, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gateway LT2114u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life (Personal Computers)

Pros:
-Keyboard is easy to type on. Much better than the previous model.
-Screen at full brightness is one of the brightest I've ever seen.
-Outrageous battery life.
-Well balanced netbook (will not tip over in your lap)- 6 cell battery model.
-Windows XP Home - easy to use and compatible with all my apps.
-Connectivity is superb (USB, SD card reader, Bluetooth, etc...)
-Speakers are very good - listened to some music on youtube and it sounded nice.
-Atom N450 shows up as "dual core" processor in task manager. I've noticed that its is much faster than N200 series atom processors.
-Microsoft Works: You get the full suite with the laptop. You can still get Office 2003 or download Open Office but its nice to know you can start working on this laptop without adding any software.

Cons:
-Some flex on the keyboard on the upper left corner moving towards the center. Not a big con and you will only notice it if you are "hammering" down on the keys.
-It will get hot on the bottom and you will hear the fan turn on and off after a short period of use.
-Fingerprint MAGNET.
-Multi - Touchpad is a good idea in concept but when I tried web browsing the mouse was "finnicky" and "jittery".
-Directional keys are very small, as in tiny - almost defeat the purpose of having them. You will get use to them but it will take time.

Recommendations:
Case Logic netbook sleeve
2gb memory upgrade
Logitech wireless nano mouse

Software (free):
Open office
7z
Winamp
Mozilla Firefox

Overall one of the best netbooks on the market today.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Buy!, March 7, 2010

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Clever Name Goes Here (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gateway LT2114u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life (Personal Computers)

Note: This review is for what I believe is the newer model of this computer, the LT2104u.

This is a very solid netbook. I tried out many different models before deciding on this, and I am completely satisfied. Some reasons I chose this over others (since performance-wise, Netbooks are all pretty simlilar)

-Keyboard.
This model has a very quality feeling keyboard. The tactile response feels just right; several other models felt 'cheap' to me. I use this computer mostly for writing, and I love it.

-Trackpad.
I don't like trackpads, even nice ones, but they are just part of using a laptop unless you want to carry a mouse around. The trackpad on this model is larger then most, but not in the way when typing. It also supports various special movements and two finger gestures for scrolling and such, so as far as trackpads go, it is good.

Size.
Again, most netbooks are about the same size. However, this model is a little thinner then most of the others, and the battery does not protrude out in an unsightly manner. The battery does add a small rounded ridge to the bottom, but barely increases the overall dimensions. This is among the best netbook battery configurations I have seen.

-Functional Layout
This netbook has, in my opinion, well placed connections. There are USB ports on both the left and right sides (3 total), so you can use a mouse without having to have the cable running around the computer. There is also a multi-card reader and a VGA out, in addition to headphone out and mic in connections. There are no connectors on the front or back, only the sides.

Aesthetically, I also find this netbook very pleasing. I have the black version, though white and red are also offered. The top half is a gloss finish, so fingerprints will show up very easily, especially on the black model. The lower casing is made of a slightly textured highly qualitative feeling plastic, which I appreciated over the cheaper plastic used on some other brands.

Performance speaking, it has actually exceeded my expectations. As I said, I use it primarily for writing. The keyboard is 90% the size of a normal keyboard, and even though I have probably larger then average hands, I find it very comfortable to use even after several hours. The screen is also nicer then I had expected. The viewing angle I would say is on par if not better then most laptop screens, and the colors are very even all the way across from reasonable vantage angles.
I installed Photoshop 9 (CS2) on it just to see how it would work, and was very surprised. It runs quite well, I was able to open very large files with many layers and edit them without lag issues. I connected a wacom tablet and was able to digitally paint without any performance hiccups. Obviously, this is not an ideal setup, but it really does work and I would not feel out of place working on it for little sketches and such.
So, knowing that, unsurprisingly, less memory intensive programs work fine; word apps and internet and all the more basic things run great.
This computer has 1gb of RAM, and can be upgraded to 2gb. I am satisfied with the stock performance, but if you do upgrade, note that this is (so I hear) one of the few netbook models that is user friendly to swap the RAM in. There are small covers on the bottom held on with screws, so I imagine it is very easy to get to the RAM, unlike many laptops that require a more difficult procedure.

The model I have also comes with Windows 7 Starter. Many people complain about this "starter" edition, but it does everything I need just fine. The missing features are not an issue in my opinion. You will need to install programs from a source other then a disc though, as Win 7 Starter DOES NOT support external disc drives unless you pay to upgrade. So, either download software for it, or install off of a file. Again, I am using this computer above what it was really intended for, and don't find Win 7 Starter to be an issue at all. The reason they give you a basic version is to keep the price down, and I find that a more then fair trade.

Random other notes-

I connected this netbook to a HD projector using the VGA out. A simple Windows key + P lets you set it up in seconds, and it works great. The resolution did not fill the screen (the projector was native 720p, so the netbook output was displayed slightly inset at 600x1024).

All in all, for the price, this is an amazing device. Despite being a 'weak' computer, it is more then functional. Simple computing tasks are no issue at all, and even Photoshop CS2 runs just fine. The screen is just high enough resolution that it is not bothersome at all to me, and the convenience is great. This is truly small and light enough that you can just toss it in a bag and take it anywhere, and no one will be able to tell you are carrying a laptop. The battery also really does last a very long time, at least 7 hours.

Highly recommended based on what I have experienced so far.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty happy with purchase, but a few flaws, June 16, 2010

By 

Roger Hsieh (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gateway LT2114u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life (Personal Computers)

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the LT2114u, but there are a few flaws. Here are the pros and cons after about 4 weeks of use. This is my first netbook by the way so these are my impressions with only having used regular notebooks previously.

Pros
1. battery power is great. It's advertised at 10 hrs and I've gotten about 6 with light use and the power meter still showed about 30% left.

2. It's very light
3. quiet
4. boots very fast with XP. I would guess in under 20 seconds. Shutdown seems equally fast.
5. Application performance is decent and I would consider it on par with a 4 year old athlon CPU laptop I have. Basically fine, no issues in general (see cons)
6. able to connect to wifi N network. Seems able to stream video fine

Cons
1. Bluetooth radio. Had problems from day 1. I think it's a problem, but the system documentation doesn't indicate if that's normal or not. I think it's a bug hardware or software. Basically, the bluetooth radio does not stay enabled after a shutdown and startup. It only stays powered on after sleep or hibernate.

2. the bluetooth radio also seems to lose connection every few minutes and I have to toggle off/on the radio to get it to reconnect with my bluetooth mouse (MS bluetooth notebook 5000 mouse)

3. I normally use these applications, Quicken, MS Word MS Excel, Chrome browser. All apps perform fine except I notice Excel spreadsheets with lots of formulas will run noticeably slower than on my other notebook. This is the only performance issue I've found.

4. Note the screen resolution, and this is something you should consider with any netbook. The applications you have may have windows that don't fit on the screen. E.g. Quick has some popups that don't fit and can't be resized. When I run with dual monitors, this is fine. Otherwise if using only the netbook monitor, I have to use like alt-C to close the window.

5. The wifi radio always defaults to on after reboot. This may be related to the bluetooth radio problem, but I would prefer it if it stayed in the mode I set it to (on or off) after reboot.

6. The glossy screen has a lot of glare, but this is a problem I see with most notebooks and netbooks.

7. the touchpad works well, except that for the scroll bar. It frequently doesn't seem to detect when I try to make a web page scroll. This is minor for me personally since I use it mostly with a mouse, but some users may have problems with this.

Overall, it's great for what I use it for and I can live with its flaws. I carry this light machine around everywhere, use it through out the day, and have not needed to carry a power supply with me yet. I've submitted an inquiry with Gateway about the bluetooth problems and have not heard back yet.

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